Birds observatory loop from LLE-00057

Bike touring routes & trails

Portugal

Algarve

Almancil

Birds observatory loop from LLE-00057

Moderate

4.6

(45)

281

riders

Birds observatory loop from LLE-00057

02:24

30.6km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.17 km for 225 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.85 km

View of the lagoon at Ria Formosa Natural Park

Highlight • Lake

2.86 km

Birds observatory

Viewpoint

3.32 km

Ria Formosa Natural Park 🌳

Highlight • Natural

Ria Formosa is home to more than 1,500 animal species across 180km2. It is an important refuge for migratory birds such as flamingos and spoonbills and is home to one of the largest populations of seahorses in the world.

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5.79 km

Ecovia of Ria Formosa Natural Park

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The Ecovia do Litoral by the Ria Formosa is part of the long-distance cycling and hiking route that crosses the entire Algarve (and is part of the EuroVelo 1 - …

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14.2 km

Sculptures on the Ecovia de Faro

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Fantastic way to see another side to Faro that you would not if it weren’t for the bike. This is a must do trip and really worth the effort. Fantastic nature along the way and memorable.

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24.2 km

Caminho do Ludo (Esteiro da Maria Nova), Parque Natural da Ria Formosa

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great infrastructure for hiking and cycling. 🚴
Many beautiful spots and great postcard views. Very good condition.

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26.8 km

Birdwatching 🐦 Ancão Estuary, Natural Park

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Busy hut, there are many bird species to see, such as spoonbills, flamingos and black-tailed godwits.

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30.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

6.35 km

4.30 km

3.74 km

2.64 km

166 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

6.68 km

4.33 km

1.60 km

1.06 km

712 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

26°C

15°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

June 8, 2024,2. 🚴-Tour Faro Ria Formosa 🦩🐟😎👍

Because it was so beautiful🦩 and because the weather was 😎 again, we went from Faro to the Ria Formosa 🚴‍♂️ for a second time. This time we passed the airport on the way there. There is a well-developed cycle path there, but it is nicer outside, even if it is more like dirt roads. The well-developed cycle and hiking …

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